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Thursday Botanical Art Classes will resume in September 2023 - Class is Full

We will be working with subjects found in nature in the medium of your choice. Students may continue with previous works or begin something new.  To participate in this class you need to have the completed the botanical drawing class.

September 21st - October 26th - $270.00 - 6 week session - 12:30-3:30

November 2nd - December 14th - $270 - 6 week session - 12:30-3:30 (no classes during Thanksgiving week)

Holiday break :)

January 4th - February 8th - $270.00 - 6 weeks - 12:30-3:30

One week break

February 22nd - March 28th - $270.00 - 6 weeks - 12:30-3:30

One week break

April 11th - May 16th - 6 weeks - 12:30-3:30 - 6 weeks - 12:30-3:30

Nature Journaling begins June 1st and will run through July at $35.00 a day from 10-1pm


Plein Air and Botanical Art Saturday Classes

September 23rd - October 28th - $270.00 - 6 week session - 12:30-3:30

November 4th - December 16th - $270 - 6 week session - 12:30-3:30 (no classes during Thanksgiving week)

Holiday break :)

January 6th - February 10th - $270.00 - 6 weeks - 12:30-3:30

One week break

February 24th - March 30th - $270.00 - 6 weeks - 12:30-3:30

One week break

April 13th - May 18th - 6 weeks - 12:30-3:30 - 6 weeks - 12:30-3:30

Plein Air Painting begins June 3rd and will run through July at $45.00 a day from 10-1pm

Summer Nature Journaling and Plein Air Painting

Thursday Nature Journaling will run form June 1st through the month of July.

$45 per class - Time 10-1pm

Saturday Plein Air Class will begin in June 3rd and run through the month of July  

$45 per class - 10-1pm

Private lessons are also available at $50.00 per hour.  These are often useful when you want to work on something specific or pay attention to a particular block your trying to work through.  These can be done in person with masks one on one....or online :)

There are no refunds.  If you need to adjust your classes because of vacations this can be prorated at the time of class payment. Make up classes are allowed in available online classes as a courtesy but cannot be carried over into other sessions. 

Please email me with any questions. lauragould@mac.com

All classes must have a minimum of 3 people enrolled to continue.

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Fundamentals of Drawing is cancelled at this point.This class will teach the building blocks of drawing.  It is for beginners and those with experience who want to continue to polish their skills. Beginning artists will learn how to draw accurately and create dimension through light and shadow, you will also learn perspective and composition.  After learning how to draw in graphite you will progress to color and learn how to use color pencil with lovely results.  Please contact me via email for details. Class size is limited to 5 people and must have a minimum of 3 people to move forward.  For those with pet allergies I do have both cats and dogs in my home.                       

Botanical Art in watercolor, color pencils and graphite FULL at this point.  We will be working with subjects found in nature in the medium of your choice. To participate in this class you need to have the completed the botanical drawing class offered on Wednesday afternoons.

Nature Journaling - Newcomers welcome.  10am-1pm - $35 per class. Materials you will need - a journal or paper pad, watercolor, color pencil, pen and ink, micron pen, what ever you choose :)  I will be doing a demonstrations of techniques from week to week.  Classes will continue until the end of August.  Everyone please bring your own seating, masks, drinking water and a snack?  Mostly bring yourself to the outdoors to let go of worries and enjoy being with your paints and the relief that nature brings.  We will be carful of each other and remain masked at all times. Class location will be announced week by week.  

If you do not want to exchange cash or checks you can use PayPal, Venmo or Zelle,

Classes my shift if weather is not in our favor 🌧

Please email me with any questions. lauragould@mac.com

To register for classes please fill out the registration form linked at the top of this page.  To guarantee a space in the class please send registration and check at least 2 weeks before class begins. Contact my by email for mailing address lauragould@mac.com